What to know about Medicare, Advantage open enrollment, which starts Oct. 15

The annual enrollment period for Medicare — government-supported health benefits for retirees — starts Oct. 15.

Terry Savage: How income can affect Medicare premiums

Every senior on Medicare should be intimately familiar with IRMAA — the initials that stand for Income Related Monthly ...
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For seniors on Medicare Advantage, lower costs can mean gambling with health care

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, ...
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Medicare Part B premiums will rise 10% in 2026, wiping away a third of Social Security's COLA

This will mark the first time the Medicare Part B premiums top $200 a month. The cost for Medicare Part B premiums will rise about 10% in 2026, wiping away about one-third of the Social Security ...
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Medicare costs projected to climb next year despite efforts to lower drug prices

In 2026, Medicare costs are expected to rise significantly, despite efforts to lower drug prices. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the monthly premium for Part B will ...
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It's official. Medicare Part B 2026 premium will eat a big chunk of Social Security COLA

Medicare Part B 2026 increase is the second largest ever in dollar terms. It'll likely eat a big chunk of the Social Security COLA and hurt seniors.

Medicare is cutting costs of 15 prescription drugs, including popular weight-loss med

The list of drugs seeing a price cut for Medicare recipients is increasing — some cancer meds are set to drop by thousands.

Will Medicare price increases eat into North Carolinians 2026 COLA?

Next year's cost-of-living raise in Social Security could be affected by increases in the cost of Medicare premiums. Here's ...